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Mio Reynolds is a Japanese Canadian illustrator and painter based in Toronto, and a recent graduate of the OCAD illustration program. Her paintings consist of portraits inspired by her candid photography, with a focus on light and colour. You can find Mio at @mioreynolds.

Rebecca is an emerging artist based in Vaughan, Ontario, studying Visual and Digital Arts at Humber Polytechnic. She works across traditional and digital mediums, creating pieces that blend whimsical, nature-inspired, and figurative elements. Rebecca’s work aims to inspire and invite viewers to uncover deeper meanings through symbolism and metaphors. She has exhibited her artwork at the Lakeview Village InSitu Multi-Arts Festival 2024: The Lost Edition, and the Next Generation Arts: Fresh Spring Annual Juried Exhibition (2024). Driven by a passion for storytelling and visual expression, Rebecca draws inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences. Emma can be found on Instagram at @reinf_art.

Isabelle Loobie, artistically known as “Ella’s Precision” is a multidisciplinary artist who is moved to uplift and enlighten others through her craft. Her work is deeply rooted in her inner child's perspective, capturing the joy and vulnerability that comes from embracing one's inner spirit. Through vibrance and meticulous detail, she seeks to capture the essence of true beauty, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and acceptance. Driven by her desire to create and connect, Ella is part of many vibrant art pieces surrounding the city. As a visionary, she plans to expand her services to further uplift fellow artists. All of Ella’s socials are @ellasprecision.

Edgar Baculi is a GIS (geographic information systems) and Data Professional turned Artist, with an imagination ignited by maps. His mind creates between the surface beauty of maps and a deep inspiration of data used in GIS. His imagination takes figure to represent land and the communities which call it home. Starting off as pencil on office paper, this is then digitized and edited to communicate location and thoughtfulness. This forms a bridge between art and location analysis – advocacy for real-world counterparts. You can find Edgar at @edgarbaculi or edgarbaculi.com.